Job summary
Band 5 Dietitian: 1 WTE for permanent position (37.5 hours a week, 8am-4pm)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 5 Dietitian within the nutrition and dietetic department at the Walton centre.
The Walton Centre is the UK's only standalone neurosciences NHS Trust, delivering a range of specialist neurological and pain services to a population of 3.5 million people across Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire, the Isle of Man and North Wales. The Trust has once again been rated as Outstanding by the CQC and continues to be recognised as a world class employer, receiving the Investors in People Gold Standard and Investors in People Health and Wellbeing awards.
The Role will involve contribution to the delivery of the nutrition and dietetic service across The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust. You will be involved in the assessment and treatment of a defined caseload of patients and maintain accurate records. You will contribute to the service development at the Walton centre.
For further information please contact Denise O'Dwyer, Principal Dietitian on 0151 556 3865.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake nutritional assessment and calculate nutritional requirements of referred in-patients with neurological conditions at the Walton Centre, taking into account medical, social and cultural factors
2. To assist in the provision of the dietetic service to specialist clinical areas under supervision of the specialist dietitian as part of training and CPD
3. To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patients medical, social and cultural requirements which is evidence-based
4. To negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve dietary targets set
5. To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plan to facilitate achievement of goals
6. To assist in developing a range of educational resources which have a clear evidence-base and which are acceptable to users of the service and their carers
7. To accurately record all assessments and interventions in medical notes, nursing documentation and dietetic records in line with Trust policy. To communicate in writing with other agencies, e.g. GPs, community dietitians etc., about patient care
8. To ensure safe and timely discharge of patients on home enteral feeding liaising with appropriate internal and external agencies
9. To advise pharmacy and senior dietitians regarding stock levels of nutritional products at ward level
10. To communicate and liaise with other agencies appropriately, e.g. members of the MDT, catering, pharmacy, community dietitians.
About us
The Walton Centre
NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the
Investors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeing
standards and has been awarded Gold status for both. The
Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and
neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything
we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing
comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we
are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission
(CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally
formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With
around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and
18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly
dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and
neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in
Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating
injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and
muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term
neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To contribute to the delivery of the nutrition and dietetic service across The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust.
To assess and treat defined caseload of patients and maintain accurate records.
Clinical Responsibilities
To undertake nutritional assessment and calculate nutritional requirements of referred in-patients with neurological conditions at the Walton Centre, taking into account medical, social and cultural factors
To assist in the provision of the dietetic service to specialist clinical areas under supervision of the specialist dietitian as part of training and CPD
To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patients medical, social and cultural requirements which is evidence-based
To negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve dietary targets set
To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plan to facilitate achievement of goals
To assist in developing a range of educational resources which have a clear evidence-base and which are acceptable to users of the service and their carers
To accurately record all assessments and interventions in medical notes, nursing documentation and dietetic records in line with Trust policy. To communicate in writing with other agencies, e.g. GPs, community dietitians etc., about patient care
To ensure safe and timely discharge of patients on home enteral feeding liaising with appropriate internal and external agencies
To advise pharmacy and senior dietitians regarding stock levels of nutritional products at ward level
To communicate and liaise with other agencies appropriately, e.g. members of the MDT, catering, pharmacy, community dietitians
To record and submit clinical and professional activity using manual and electronic means according to departmental standards
To attend and contribute to department meetings as required
To act in ways which support equality and diversity.
Clinical Governance
Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others and comply with Walton Centre mandatory training requirements
To contribute to and comment on departmental policies and matters relating to nutrition and dietetics and contribute to patient safety through clinical incident reporting.
To contribute to the Trust and Department Clinical Governance agenda by attending Clinical Governance meetings, undertaking audit projects as part of clinical practice and engaging in CPD and the Trust appraisal system
To comply with the British Dietetic Association and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of professional conduct and adhere to requirements for professional practice and registration
Training and Development
To assist in delivering formal and informal training to other health care professionals and staff groups, to include pre and post registration training for nurses
To contribute to study days relating to nutrition and dietetics when required.
To assist in the clinical supervision of student dietitians including planning of programme during weeks of responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
To contribute to the delivery of the nutrition and dietetic service across The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust.
To assess and treat defined caseload of patients and maintain accurate records.
Clinical Responsibilities
To undertake nutritional assessment and calculate nutritional requirements of referred in-patients with neurological conditions at the Walton Centre, taking into account medical, social and cultural factors
To assist in the provision of the dietetic service to specialist clinical areas under supervision of the specialist dietitian as part of training and CPD
To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patients medical, social and cultural requirements which is evidence-based
To negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve dietary targets set
To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome measures and adjust care plan to facilitate achievement of goals
To assist in developing a range of educational resources which have a clear evidence-base and which are acceptable to users of the service and their carers
To accurately record all assessments and interventions in medical notes, nursing documentation and dietetic records in line with Trust policy. To communicate in writing with other agencies, e.g. GPs, community dietitians etc., about patient care
To ensure safe and timely discharge of patients on home enteral feeding liaising with appropriate internal and external agencies
To advise pharmacy and senior dietitians regarding stock levels of nutritional products at ward level
To communicate and liaise with other agencies appropriately, e.g. members of the MDT, catering, pharmacy, community dietitians
To record and submit clinical and professional activity using manual and electronic means according to departmental standards
To attend and contribute to department meetings as required
To act in ways which support equality and diversity.
Clinical Governance
Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others and comply with Walton Centre mandatory training requirements
To contribute to and comment on departmental policies and matters relating to nutrition and dietetics and contribute to patient safety through clinical incident reporting.
To contribute to the Trust and Department Clinical Governance agenda by attending Clinical Governance meetings, undertaking audit projects as part of clinical practice and engaging in CPD and the Trust appraisal system
To comply with the British Dietetic Association and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of professional conduct and adhere to requirements for professional practice and registration
Training and Development
To assist in delivering formal and informal training to other health care professionals and staff groups, to include pre and post registration training for nurses
To contribute to study days relating to nutrition and dietetics when required.
To assist in the clinical supervision of student dietitians including planning of programme during weeks of responsibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registration.
- Member of the British Dietetic Association.
- Commitment to lifelong learning (professional portfolio).
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of nutritional needs and nutritional assessment of hospital in-patients
- Basic competence in calculating nutritional requirements
- Competence to develop and monitor evidence-based nutritional care plans for hospital inpatients
- Working knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for dietetic management
- Basic competence in assessment of enteral feeding, enteral feeding products, equipment and regimens
- Awareness of the nutritional management of patients requiring TPN
- Ability to document and record accurate records in line with local and national standards, recording activity and other data both manually and electronically
- Able to plan and prioritise a busy clinical caseload within the acute setting
- Able to complete allocated projects and tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to develop educational resources to meet the needs of patients and carers that are evidenced-based
- Have the necessary skills to train other healthcare professionals and student dietitians
- Ability to undertake clinical audit and service evaluation projects.
Other
Essential
- Ability to relate and communicate clearly at all levels with patients, carers, colleagues and memebrs of the MDT
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to use basic IT systems; Word, Excel, Outlook
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to withstand pressure of work and maintain reliability of attendance
- Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for dietetic practice
- A positive attitude to change and flexible working practices to meet changing service demands
- Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA), code of practice and professional guidelines
- Commitment to take part in CPD and departmental appraisal system, undertaking further training as necessary
- Able to comply with the Trusts no smoking policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
- HCPC registration.
- Member of the British Dietetic Association.
- Commitment to lifelong learning (professional portfolio).
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of nutritional needs and nutritional assessment of hospital in-patients
- Basic competence in calculating nutritional requirements
- Competence to develop and monitor evidence-based nutritional care plans for hospital inpatients
- Working knowledge of a range of clinical conditions and current best practice for dietetic management
- Basic competence in assessment of enteral feeding, enteral feeding products, equipment and regimens
- Awareness of the nutritional management of patients requiring TPN
- Ability to document and record accurate records in line with local and national standards, recording activity and other data both manually and electronically
- Able to plan and prioritise a busy clinical caseload within the acute setting
- Able to complete allocated projects and tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to develop educational resources to meet the needs of patients and carers that are evidenced-based
- Have the necessary skills to train other healthcare professionals and student dietitians
- Ability to undertake clinical audit and service evaluation projects.
Other
Essential
- Ability to relate and communicate clearly at all levels with patients, carers, colleagues and memebrs of the MDT
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to use basic IT systems; Word, Excel, Outlook
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to withstand pressure of work and maintain reliability of attendance
- Awareness of clinical governance and its implications for dietetic practice
- A positive attitude to change and flexible working practices to meet changing service demands
- Awareness of regulatory bodies (HCPC) and professional bodies (BDA), code of practice and professional guidelines
- Commitment to take part in CPD and departmental appraisal system, undertaking further training as necessary
- Able to comply with the Trusts no smoking policy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
